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GFC 25: Akabaro vs Warmaster 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rick Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin Harris will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Grimes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Harris !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grimes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harris falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grimes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grimes throws a series of punches but Harris moves out of range.
Harris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grimes clobbers Harris with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Grimes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Harris tries to land a front kick but Grimes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grimes avoids the body shot from Harris .
Harris connects with a body shot that sends Grimes's belly button to the back.
Harris slips a straight right by Grimes.
Harris misses with a two punch combination.
Harris scores with a body shot.
Harris ducks right into an uppercut from Grimes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris throws a leg kick but Grimes checks it.
Justin Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimes misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grimes.
Harris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harris lands with a nice combination. Grimes backs away looking to recover.
Grimes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Harris counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rick Grimes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grimes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harris .
Harris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harris takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grimes misses with a few strikes there.
Grimes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grimes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grimes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Harris is looking to chop away at Grimes's legs.
Harris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grimes.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grimes wants it to stay on the feet.
A lazy body kick from Harris
and Grimes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grimes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grimes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grimes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Harris looks winded!
Grimes misses with a wild combination.
Harris fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grimes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Harris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grimes throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grimes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Harris eats them both and turns towards Grimes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Grimes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harris scores with a shot to the body.
Harris throws a right and a left that Grimes avoids nicely.
No joy there for Harris , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harris thuds his right hand into Grimes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grimes throws a nice looking combination but Harris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harris lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grimes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Harris stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Harris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris misses with a kick to the body.
Harris avoids the body shot from Grimes.
Grimes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harris connects with a body shot.
A punch combination from Grimes misses.
Harris is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Grimes rather than just go for the knockout.
Harris throws a head kick that misses.
Harris misses with a body kick.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harris has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grimes lands with a hook. Harris tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grimes feints a jab promting Harris to slip. Grimes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Harris slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Grimes lands with a straight right. Harris didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Grimes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Harris fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab from Grimes.
Grimes throws a hook but Harris avoids it easily.
Harris takes a swing at Grimes's ribcage but misses.
Harris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grimes looks to land a combination but Harris avoids it well.
Grimes misses with a two punch combination.
Grimes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harris misses with a body shot.
Grimes blocks the body kick.
Harris misses with a two punch combination.
Rick Grimes is winning the standup battle so far.
Grimes avoids the body shot from Harris .
Grimes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grimes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Harris looks for the body kick but Grimes saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes looks to score with a jab to the body but Harris is just out of range.
Grimes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harris .
Grimes throws a series of punches but Harris moves out of range.
Harris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grimes doesn't seem bothered though.
Harris misses the shot to the body.
Grimes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick by Harris misses
and Grimes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Grimes has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Harris is breathing heavily.
Grimes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grimes misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris . Grimes does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Grimes finds it's way through Harris 's defenses.
Harris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grimes.
Harris misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws a lazy right hand but Grimes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harris throws a body kick that misses.
Grimes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Grimes.
Sloppy strikes from Harris . Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Grimes does no damage.
Harris throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grimes moves out of range of the body kick.
Harris takes a jab right on the kisser.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but Grimes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Harris walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grimes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Harris dodges the punch combination from Grimes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grimes looks to land a combination. Harris sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Harris is rocked!
Grimes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harris is still on wobbly legs! Can Grimes finish him?
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris . Grimes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Grimes.
Grimes fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Harris to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Harris looks to clinch but Grimes throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Harris taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rick Grimes!
Rick Grimes decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Croswell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Rector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthew Croswell had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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135 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matthew Croswell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andre Rector!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rector moves out of range as Croswell throws a body kick.
Croswell tries to bum rush Rector with a series of wild strikes but Rector uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Croswell connects with a single shot there.
Rector dodges the punch combination from Croswell.
Croswell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rector stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rector shoots in and gets a takedown into Croswell's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rector slips nicely into half guard.
Rector passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rector is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Croswell can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Croswell defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rector.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rector looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rector throws some wild stikes that Croswell manages to avoid easily.
Rector has control of Croswell's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Croswell regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rector misses with a head shot.
Croswell tries to lock up and control but Rector gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Croswell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Croswell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Croswell tries to get out of the position.
Rector throwing strikes here but Croswell is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rector is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Croswell has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rector jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Croswell manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rector is trying to get an arm triangle but Croswell is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rector is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Croswell is trying to escape and Rector transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Croswell is forced to tap! Nice work there by Rector! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andre Rector!
A determined Andre Rector didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ethen Kanven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul VanSchool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). VanSchool has chosen Better Than You by Metallica as his entrance music. Ethen Kanven looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ethen Kanven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul VanSchool!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanven blocks a head kick by VanSchool.
Kanven looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Kanven gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows VanSchool to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
VanSchool passes Kanven's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
VanSchool is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
VanSchool looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kanven on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
VanSchool is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kanven!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
VanSchool has hold of Kanven's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kanven manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
VanSchool has control of Kanven's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kanven regains control of the situation pretty easily.
VanSchool is landing with some decent strikes but Kanven is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanven is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kanven takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kanven is trying desperately to improve position.
VanSchool landing strikes from the mount and Kanven is in trouble!
VanSchool controlling from the full mount.
VanSchool lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kanven is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
VanSchool has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kanven's face.
Oh Kanven is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
VanSchool looking to finish Kanven with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kanven!
VanSchool unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Kanven wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! VanSchool celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul VanSchool!
A very excited looking Paul VanSchool made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Ham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Stroud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Stroud is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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208 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Ham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Stroud!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ham gets a takedown into half guard.
Ham not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stroud keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ham thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stroud's head.
Ham missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ham throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stroud has hold of Ham's hands but Ham slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ham missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ham is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stroud really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ham. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stroud avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ham.
Ham takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ham thows a huge punch but Stroud dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ham throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stroud is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ham scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ham not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ham missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ham throwing shots but Stroud is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Ham.
Ham is working for a submission of some sort.
Ham is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stroud has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ham is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroud avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ham.
Ham thows a huge punch but Stroud dodges it nicely.
Ham thows a huge punch but Stroud dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Ham.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ham drops an elbow to the side of Stroud's head.
Ham throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ham is looking to advance position but Stroud won't allow it.
Ham throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ham working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Stroud avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ham.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroud taking some punishment here, with Ham in his half guard.
Ham lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stroud is rocked!
Stroud looks winded!
Ham working over Stroud with some ground and pound. Stroud looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stroud is still in real trouble! Can Ham finish him?
Ham winds up and cracks Stroud with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ham scores with a big shot! Stroud's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Stroud! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Ham!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johny Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Neer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendricks comes to the cage accompanied by $50 and a flask of crown. Neer has chosen Filter-Hey Man Nice Shot as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johny Hendricks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Neer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks moves into the clinch.
Neer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hendricks just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hendricks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hendricks misses with a hook.
Hendricks misses with the combination.
Hendricks throws a nice looking combination but Neer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johny Hendricks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Hendricks does no damage.
Hendricks misses with a right hand
and Neer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hendricks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hendricks misses with a hook. Neer ducked under it nicely.
Hendricks swings widly with a right hand
and Neer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hendricks throws an off balance right hand
and Neer counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks fails to land with a series of punches.
Hendricks misses with a straight left.
Hendricks throws a predictable looking body shot
and Neer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hendricks feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Neer wants to stand but Hendricks is controlling the position.
Hendricks wants to get up but he can't break Neer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Neer is looking to stand up but Hendricks isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks throws a big right hand that misses.
Hendricks stops Neer from standing up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hendricks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendricks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Neer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hendricks just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks scores with a hook to the body. Neer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hendricks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Neer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hendricks thows a body shot but no joy.
Hendricks misses with a hook
enabling Neer to counter with a crisp jab.
Neer slips a straight right by Hendricks.
Hendricks is looking to clinch.
Hendricks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hendricks looks to score with a jab to the body but Neer is just out of range.
Neer moves out of range of the strikes.
Hendricks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hendricks misses with a right hand
and Neer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hendricks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Neer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hendricks throws an off balance right hand
and Neer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hendricks fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Neer to the ground. Hendricks is now in Neer's guard.
Hendricks stops Neer from standing up.
Hendricks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Neer on the ground.
Hendricks wants to stand but Neer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Neer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hendricks is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Hendricks dominated that round.
That's time! Hendricks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hendricks swings for the body but Neer moves out of range.
Hendricks misses with a straight right.
Hendricks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Neer.
Neer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hendricks throws an overhand right that lands on Neer's shoulder, as Neer tries to avoid the shot.
Hendricks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neer manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hendricks. Neer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hendricks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Neer.
No joy there for Hendricks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks misses with a right hand
and Neer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hendricks digs a good body shot into Neer's ribs.
A punch combination from Hendricks misses.
Hendricks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hendricks misses with a hook.
Hendricks's corner calls for a 1-2. Hendricks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hendricks throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Neer counter with a right hand.
Hendricks throws out a loose jab but Neer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hendricks misses with a lunging right hand
and Neer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No joy there for Hendricks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks lands a nice shot to the body.
Hendricks shoots in but Neer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hendricks throws a series of punches but Neer avoids them all with ease.
Hendricks throws a hook to the side of Neer's head but Neer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hendricks misses with a hook
and Neer counters with a three punch combo that has Hendricks backing up. Hendricks nods at Neer to acknowledge the strikes.
Hendricks misses with a wild combination.
Hendricks misses with a lunging right hand
and Neer counters with a stiff right hand.
Hendricks misses with a combination
and Neer counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hendricks throws an overhand right that lands on Neer's shoulder, as Neer tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Hendricks misses.
Hendricks misses with a hook
and Neer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hendricks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johny Hendricks is winning the standup battle so far.
Hendricks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Neer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hendricks throws a right hand that misses
and Neer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Hendricks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hendricks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Neer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Neer slips a straight right by Hendricks.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hendricks throws a right and a left that Neer avoids nicely.
Hendricks throws an off balance right hand
and Neer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hendricks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Neer at a distance.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown but Neer shows good takedown defense.
Hendricks tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Neer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Neer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hendricks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hendricks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hendricks throws a right hand that misses
and Neer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hendricks throws a series of punches but Neer moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Hendricks dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hendricks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hendricks throws a lazy uppercut
and Neer counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hendricks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hendricks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Neer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hendricks misses with a lunging right hand
and Neer counters with a two punch combo.
Hendricks takes a swing at Neer's ribcage but misses.
Hendricks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hendricks gets a double leg takedown into Neer's guard.
Neer wants to stand up but Hendricks is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neer is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hendricks breaks the clinch.
Johny Hendricks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hendricks just misses with a punch to the body.
Neer dodges the punch combination from Hendricks.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown but Neer shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Hendricks misses.
Hendricks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Neer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hendricks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Neer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hendricks misses with a double jab
and Neer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hendricks throws a lazy uppercut
and Neer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hendricks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Neer counters with a stiff right hand.
Hendricks misses with a double jab
and Neer counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks throws a jab when Neer was well out of range.
Hendricks throws a hook but Neer avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hendricks.
Hendricks misses with the combination.
Hendricks throws a poor cross that misses
and Neer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hendricks swings widly with a right hand
and Neer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hendricks thinking.
Hendricks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Neer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hendricks is looking to clinch but Neer is avoiding it.
Josh Neer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks misses with a right hand
and Neer counters with a right hand to the body.
Hendricks misses with a left hand
and Neer counters with a left to the body.
Hendricks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Neer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hendricks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hendricks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Neer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hendricks misses with a double jab
and Neer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hendricks throws a right hand that misses
and Neer counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hendricks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johny Hendricks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neer slips a straight right by Hendricks.
Hendricks darts in and clinches Neer up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johny Hendricks.
Well Hendricks has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Hendricks!
During a confident post fight interview, Johny Hendricks thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rodniel Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romero comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Wayne ft. Eminem - Drop the World. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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180 lbs
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173 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodniel Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz blocks the body kick.
Romero swinging wildly here.
Romero connects with the punch.
It looks like Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has been cut.
Romero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz thuds his shin into the meat of Romero's side.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Romero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz with a jab.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands with a nice body punch.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz thuds his right hand into Romero's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Romero takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Romero darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Romero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz connects with a single shot there.
Romero throws a left and a right that both miss
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz dips to his left and cracks Romero with an uppercut!
It looks like Rodniel Romero has been cut.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Romero takes a knee right on the jaw!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a knee strike.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz stalling against the cage.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Washengtoneo Bandairrezz back against the cage.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a knee to the head.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a shot to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero avoiding damage as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws knees to the body.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romeros head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz obliges.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scores with a shoulder strike.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz stalling the fight.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries a knee to the head but Romero blocks it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Romero blocks a body shot from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to land a knee to the head but Romero blocks with his arms.
Romero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a knee to the head.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with some punches.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Romero misses with a body kick.
Rodniel Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Some wild striking there from Romero.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves out of range of the body kick from Romero.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Romero throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves out of range of the leg kick from Romero.
Romero takes a swing at Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Romero throws a right hand that Washengtoneo Bandairrezz ducks under and follows up with a left that Washengtoneo Bandairrezz also avoids with ease.
Romero avoids the head kick by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Romero throws a leg kick that is checked
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice body kick there by Romero.
Romero misses with a wild combination.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Romero throws a series of punches but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves out of range.
Romero swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Washengtoneo Bandairrezz to counter with a crisp jab.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Romero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz feints and as Romero raises his hands in defense, Washengtoneo Bandairrezz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to pass the guard but Romero is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Washengtoneo Bandairrezz escapes and throws Romero's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz working the head and body with strikes.
Romero is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Romero moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero keeping full guard, as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to pass.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz passes Romero's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to pass the guard but Romero defending well.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to control but Romero is keeping him busy.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is looking for a kimura but Romero is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Washengtoneo Bandairrezz to get the leverage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Romero defends it well.
Romero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Romero has his hands clasped together around Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's back. He's all about the action.
Romero trying to control but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is looking to advance position but Romero won't allow it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to pass the guard but Romero defending well.
Romero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero looking for submissions off his back.
Romero tries to get to full guard but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has control of the leg.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is trying to control. Romero wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Romero is trying to stand.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to mount his opponent but Romero defends it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz slips a nice elbow through Romero's hands, connecting with Romero's forehead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Romero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Romero lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Romero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Romero misses with a left hand
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Romero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Romero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Romero fails to land with a series of punches.
Romero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romero misses with a double jab.
Romero throws an overhand right that lands on Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's shoulder, as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to avoid the shot.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Romero has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Rodniel Romero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romero drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Romero tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is able to avoid easily.
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romero is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A clash of legs there as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz blocks the low kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a slapping body shot.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses the shot to the body.
Romero gets caught napping as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz dives in and scores a takedown. Romero manages to retain guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz passes Romero's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Romero can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to control but Romero is having none of it.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero regains half guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Romero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz works his way into side control.
Romero regains half guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is keen to just control but Romero is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Romero still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Romero has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz can't do much from the bottom here.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to keep a closed guard but Romero is proving a slippery customer.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looking for a sweep. Not yet Washengtoneo Bandairrezz, not yet.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz keeping full guard, as Romero tries to pass.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodniel Romero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Romero is looking to score with low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz!
A victorious Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rick Ashton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ashton comes to the cage accompanied by Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man. Matt Carter told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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155 lbs
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Ashton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Carter!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Carter quickly recovers to half guard.
Ashton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Carter preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ashton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carter defending well though.
Ashton is looking for a kimura but Carter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ashton to get the leverage.
Ashton throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Carter to regain full guard.
Carter wants to get back to his feet but Ashton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ashton cracks Carter with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter wants to get back to his feet but Ashton passes into half guard.
Ashton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ashton has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Carter defend it? Ashton steps over the head and cranks it - Carter is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ashton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rick Ashton!
Rick Ashton retains his featherweight title!
Rick Ashton made sure to mention his sponsor, CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kwame Akabaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rayden Warmaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akabaro comes to the cage accompanied by Matenrou Opera - Dolce. Warmaster has chosen The Warrior as his entrance music. Kwame Akabaro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kwame Akabaro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rayden Warmaster!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warmaster takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Akabaro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Warmaster. That did some damage!
Warmaster checks the leg kick nicely there.
Akabaro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Warmaster wants to clinch up but Akabaro keeps it at a distance.
Warmaster on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Akabaro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Akabaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warmaster moves away.
Akabaro is looking to slow Warmaster down with leg kicks.
Akabaro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Warmaster.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akabaro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Akabaro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Akabaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Akabaro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akabaro lands a really nice looking cross but Warmaster seems unphased.
Akabaro digs a good body shot into Warmaster's ribs.
Akabaro lands a big head kick that sends Warmaster tumbling to the mat! Akabaro takes a step backwards and waves Warmaster back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Warmaster is rocked!
It looks like Rayden Warmaster has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warmaster moves out of range of the strikes.
Warmaster is still on wobbly legs! Can Akabaro finish him?
Akabaro cracks Warmaster with a hook to the temple - Warmaster is on wobbly legs here! Akabaro swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Warmaster falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Akabaro wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kwame Akabaro!
Kwame Akabaro retains his welterweight title!
Kwame Akabaro made sure to mention his sponsor, Steel Penn's Laundry 93% in his post fight interview.
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